Former Teen Mom OG stars Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Edwards have been embroiled in controversy since their firing from the show in 2021. Ryan’s substance abuse issues strained his relationship with ex-partner Maci Bookout and their son, Bentley, as well as his romance with Mackenzie. The couple went on to have two more children together, but were fired from the show after tensions rose with Maci’s husband, Taylor McKinley. Most recently, Ryan accused his wife of cheating on him in a scathing Instagram comment.
Former Teen Mom OG stars Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Edwards have been embroiled in controversies even after being fired from the show, including Ryan’s substance abuse issues, the risky driving during Ryan and Mackenzie’s wedding, their firing from the show, and Ryan’s recent accusation of Mackenzie cheating on him.
Former Teen Mom OG stars Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Edwards’ drama continues to make headlines after their 2021 firing from the show. Ryan first appeared on the franchise in 2009 on 16 and Pregnant as the father of Maci Bookout’s son Bentley. However, Ryan’s substance abuse issues made it difficult for him to co-parent with Maci and he struggled to maintain a relationship with his son.
In 2016, Ryan met Mackenzie, and they later got married in 2017. However, their relationship was marred by Ryan’s addiction problems. A harrowing scene from season 7 of Teen Mom OG showed Ryan nodding off and barely keeping his eyes on the road while driving himself and Mackenzie to their first round of nuptials. While they went through with the wedding, both Ryan and Mackenzie later acknowledged their mistake. Ryan checked himself into rehab the following year, with the support of his wife and parents, to overcome his addiction.
Despite the turmoil, Ryan and Mackenzie went on to have two more children together, in addition to Mackenzie’s son from a previous marriage. However, in 2020, the couple was fired from Teen Mom OG after Ryan’s dad, Larry, and Maci’s husband, Taylor McKinley, almost got into a physical altercation over Ryan’s relationship with Bentley. Mackenzie later claimed that Maci was behind their firing and accused her of being controlling.
In January 2023, Ryan shocked fans by seemingly accusing Mackenzie of infidelity. He left scathing comments on one of her Instagram posts, where they were smiling and cuddling at a concert, suggesting that Mackenzie had cheated on him. The comments also hinted at the possibility of a divorce.
Ryan and Mackenzie’s ups and downs over the years have played out in the public eye, both on and off Teen Mom OG. While they have faced challenges, including Ryan’s addiction issues and their firing from the show, the couple has tried to overcome these obstacles and maintain their relationship.
